Curriculum Development Intern

TL;DR

Curriculum Development Intern: Supporting updates and improvements to existing computer science curriculum with an accent on testing lessons, creating instructional materials, and researching standards. Focus on reviewing code examples, using AI tools for content drafting, and participating in collaborative planning sessions.

Location: Fully in-person internship based in the hirify.global Chicago office, IL

Salary: $1,000 per week

Company

hirify.global is a comprehensive platform helping K-12 schools teach computer science, empowering students to meaningfully impact the future through coding.

What you will do

• Support updates and improvements to existing computer science curriculum.
• Test lessons, activities, and assessments for clarity and accuracy.
• Help create instructional materials such as examples, exercises, and handouts.
• Review code examples and interactive elements for correctness.
• Assist with organizing and documenting curriculum resources and updates.
• Research computer science standards and help with alignment.
• Use AI tools to brainstorm or draft curriculum content.
• Participate in curriculum reviews, team meetings, and collaborative planning.

Requirements

• Education, computer science, instructional design, or related experience (current students encouraged).
• Interest in computer science education or education technology.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take feedback.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Clear written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Introductory programming experience (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java).
• Experience tutoring, teaching, TA-ing, or creating educational content.
• Familiarity with K–12 education or computer science courses.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience in curriculum development for real classrooms.
• Mentorship from experienced curriculum developers and educators.
• Exposure to standards-aligned, AI-supported curriculum workflows.
• Insight into careers at the intersection of education, technology, and content creation.